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Two missing in Knightsbridge fire Two rescued from blazing building
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Two people are missing after a fire broke out in a six-floor building in central London, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said. Two people have been rescued after a fire broke out in a six-floor building in central London, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said.
The LFB were called to the building, which houses a shop and flats, in Knightsbridge on Monday morning. They were called to the building, which houses a shop and flats, in Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, early on Monday.
Half of the fourth floor is alight and about 30 firefighters are trying to get the blaze under control. The two were rescued from the back of the building and both had suffered the effects of smoke inhalation, LFB said.
About 30 tackled the blaze, which affected half of the fourth floor. The fire is ongoing but under control.
LFB said there was no danger of the fire spreading. Neighbouring properties have not been evacuated.
Knightsbridge is closed between Hyde Park Corner and Wilton Place causing heavy rush-hour traffic.Knightsbridge is closed between Hyde Park Corner and Wilton Place causing heavy rush-hour traffic.
The Piccadilly Underpass has also been shut.The Piccadilly Underpass has also been shut.